Country Superstar Justin Moore Honored by his Home State Arkansas

He sings about his love for small towns, and it’s clear those small towns love him back. With multiple No. 1 chart toppers and several national tours under his belt, country superstar and “Small Town USA” hit-maker Justin Moore has never forgotten where he came from. Last weekend, the Poyen, Ark., native was honored with the prestigious “Arkansas Traveler Certificate” from his home state, recognizing the love and support he displays for the state he calls home.

To say Moore has a love for Arkansas is an understatement. One simple Internet search will spawn countless records of Moore expressing admiration for his home state and their many sports teams, especially the Razorbacks. Moore’s pride in Arkansas and rural life have made an impact on his music, especially his first No. 1 hit “Small Town USA,” which he co-wrote while feeling homesick after moving to Nashville. In 2014, Moore and his family moved back to Arkansas, where they still reside today.

The Arkansas General Assembly created the “Arkansas Traveler Certificate” in 1941, to honor both out-of-state visitors and Arkansas natives who have a love and appreciation for the “Natural State.” The name for the award was spawned by the 1800’s William Cumming tune, “The Arkansas Traveller and Rackinsac Waltz,” which inspired one of the most recorded songs in American history, “Arkansas Traveler.” Since, the term has been used in all facets of Arkansas life including a minor league baseball team followed by the professional team, the Arkansas Travelers, a nationally distributed humor magazine, and the inspiration behind many works of art and books.

Justin Moore is coming back to Arkansas to perform at the College Town Throwdown concert in Fayetteville, Ark., on Friday. Oct. 23 prior to the Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Auburn Tigers game on Saturday. Jon Pardi, Brothers Osborne and many more will join Justin for one big party in the Baum East Parking Lot on the University of Arkansas Campus (1255 S Razorback Road).

For tickets go to College Town Throwdown.

(Source:Webster PR)